Independence Day (Indonesia)
The Independence Day of Indonesia is a national holiday in Indonesia commemorating the anniversary of Indonesia's proclamation of independence on 17 August 1945. It was made a national holiday by government decree in 1946.
The annual independence day national flag hoisting ceremony held in Merdeka Palace, Jakarta
A flag hoisting ceremony held in the city hall of South Tangerang City on the 17th of August to commemorate independence day
A flag hoisting ceremony held in a school in Indonesia commemorating the Independence Day
The independence day commemoration ceremony taking place at Banjarbaru City, South Kalimantan
Public holidays in Indonesia
The following table indicates declared Indonesian government national holidays. Cultural variants also provide opportunity for holidays tied to local events. Beside official holidays, there are the so-called "libur bersama" or "cuti bersama", or joint leave(s) declared nationwide by the government. In total there are 16 public holidays every year.
Buddhist Waisak ceremony at Borobudur temple, Central Java